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Nonprofit · EIN 73-1711598

BRIDGES OUTREACH INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · KOKOMO, IN 46903

Financials

$892K$864K2023$953K$932K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIDGES OUTREACH INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$953,426$931,887$21,539$291,997$0$291,997
December 31, 2023990$892,134$863,558$28,576$270,458$0$270,458
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$598,043
Program service revenue
$351,856
Investment income
$3,527
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$58,256
Other salaries and wages
$216,218
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$321,938
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,783
Occupancy
$28,934
Travel
$12,801
Depreciation
$4,200
Program services (functional)
$749,425
Management and general (functional)
$111,131
Fundraising (functional)
$71,331

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$270,458
Total assets, end of year
$291,997
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$291,997
Publicly traded securities
$70,168
Gross receipts
$954,990
Employees
49
Volunteers
70
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
IN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TRAVIS TAFLINGERCEO
Officer
45$48,743$9,514
JEAN MERRELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROMON OGLESBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL MYGRANTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICHARD CANDELARIADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LARRY ROLLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANDY HARDIECHAIR
Officer
1$0$0
CARLONDA DAVISSECRETARY
Officer
1$0$0
GREG TIPTONVICE-CHAIR
Officer
1$0$0
CHENNEL LINDSAYTREASURER
Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRAVIS TRAFLINGERCEO
Officer
45$57,014
JEAN MERRELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROMAN OGLESBYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL MYGRANTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD CANDELARIADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY HARDIECHAIR
Officer
1$0
CARLONDA DAVISSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
GREG TIPTONVICE-CHAIR
Officer
1$0
CHENNEL LINDSAYTREASURER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1186, KOKOMO, IN 46903-1186
In care of
% THOMAS L BENNETT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TRAVIS TAFLINGER, PO BOX 1186, KOKOMO, IN 469031186
Signed the 990
TRAVIS TAFLINGER, CEO
Phone
(765) 452-5723
Return prepared by
BUCHERI MCCARTY & METZ LLP

Mission

TO BRIDGE COMMUNITIES, SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT FEED, TUTOR, MENTOR, EMPLOY AND PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO CREATE WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES BY DEVELOPING EACH INDIVIDUAL ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY, FINANCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE AND POSITIVE PLACE FOR STUDENTS TO BE DURING AFTER SCHOOL HOURS WHEN MANY STUDENTS ARE UNSUPERVISED. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SNACK, HELPS WITH HOMEWORK AND TEACHES ABOUT CHARACTER. SUMMER CAMP IS ALSO OFFERED. OVER 500 STUDENTS ARE SERVED EACH YEAR.
    Expenses $29,524 · revenue $2,191
  • MENTORED AND PROVIDED LEADERSHIP EXPERENCES AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVER 100 STUDENTS, INCLUDING YOUTH SUMMIT, FCA, RETREATS, AND SERVICE PROJECTS.
    Expenses $121,995 · revenue $51,559
  • BRIDGES HOMES INCREASES HOMEOWNERSHIP IN KOKOMO BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES THROUGH HOUSING COUNSELING AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES. EVERY HOME BRIDGES REHABS WILL BE SOLD AT BELOW APPRAISED VALUE AND WE DESIRE TO SELL THEM TO FAMILIES WHO FINANCIALLY QUALIFY. DURING 2024, 3 HOMES WERE COMPLETED FOR FAMILIES.
    Expenses $597,906 · revenue $298,106

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
73-1711598
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$291,997
Income (IRS master file)
$954,990

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2016
Posted by the IRS
August 8, 2016
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2016

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$953,426$931,887$291,997IRS
990December 2023$892,134$863,558$270,458XML
990December 2022$717,091$772,266$234,964IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 73-1711598).

Questions about BRIDGES OUTREACH INC

What is the EIN of BRIDGES OUTREACH INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIDGES OUTREACH INC is 73-1711598.
Is BRIDGES OUTREACH INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2016.
Are donations to BRIDGES OUTREACH INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIDGES OUTREACH INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BRIDGES OUTREACH INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRIDGES OUTREACH INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BRIDGES OUTREACH INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TRAVIS TAFLINGER.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIDGES OUTREACH INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,743 (TRAVIS TAFLINGER, CEO).
How much revenue does BRIDGES OUTREACH INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $953,426, expenses of $931,887 and total assets of $291,997 at year end.

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